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Auction
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
1. A public sale of property to the highest bidder, esp. by a person licensed and authorized for the purpose; a vendue.
2. The things sold by auction or put up to auction. Ask you why Phryne the whole auction buys Pope.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: verb (v.)
To sell by auction.